The online networking site revealed the most popular names among Chief Executive Officers in a variety of positions -- and gave some key insights as to why these names may be overrepresented in this position.

Click through for the most common names for male CEOs:

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Most common male CEO names

1. Peter

2. Bob

3. Jack

4. Bruce

5. Fred

6. Bill

7. Ron

8. Christian

9. Alexander

10. Don

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Now check out the most common names for female CEOs:

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Most common female CEO names

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Most common female CEO names

1. Deborah

2. Sally

3. Debra

4. Cynthia

5. Carolyn

6. Pamela

7. Ann

8. Cheryl

9. Linda

10. Janet

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The leading names among these groups undeniably have some similarities, including length and the version of the name (shortened vs. full) respective of gender.